Ford Flex vs Kia Soul EV
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Kia Soul EV
Overview
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Kia Soul EVBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | SE | Base |
| Body style | Wagon | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2019 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Kia Soul EVBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,575 (best) | $33,950 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,113 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $13,978 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $19,781 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Kia Soul EVBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 108 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 111 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 30 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 5 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.6 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Kia Soul EVBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 287 hp (best) | 109 hp |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft (best) | 210 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | V6 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Kia Soul EVBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 83.2 cu ft (best) | 49.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 4,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | — | 1,032 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,439 lbs | 3,289 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in (best) | 101.2 in |
| Length | 201.8 in (best) | 163 in |
| Width | 75.9 in (best) | 70.9 in |
| Height | 68 in (best) | 63 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford FlexSE | Kia Soul EVBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 3 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Flex | Kia Soul EV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE $30,575 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $33,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | SEL $33,290 MSRP | + $35,950 MSRP |
| 3 | SEL $35,240 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Limited $38,790 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Limited $40,740 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Limited $43,590 MSRP | — |
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Ford Flex vs Kia Soul EV FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Ford Flex or 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ford Flex vs 2019 Kia Soul EV on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Ford Flex or 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Ford Flex starts lower at $30,575. Live Ford Flex listings start at $9,113.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ford Flex or 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- The 2019 Ford Flex leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (30,575).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Ford Flex or 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- The 2019 Ford Flex leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (19).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2019 Ford Flex or 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- The 2019 Kia Soul EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (111).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ford Flex or 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- The 2019 Ford Flex leads on horsepower in this comparison (365).
- Which has better seats: 2019 Ford Flex or 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- The 2019 Ford Flex leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2019 Ford Flex or 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- The 2019 Ford Flex leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (4,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Ford Flex vs 2019 Kia Soul EV?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Flex (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).